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Spirit

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈspɪrɪt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈspɪrɪt/"]/

Meaning of Spirit

the part of a person that includes their mind, feelings and character rather than their body

In simple words: The non-physical part of a person that is connected to emotions and character.

Spirit in a sentence

• She has a very positive spirit that lifts everyone up.
• The athlete showed great spirit during the competition despite the odds.
• The ghostly spirit haunted the old house every night.
• Many cultures believe that a person's spirit lives on after they die.
• He enjoys drinking spirits such as whiskey and vodka on special occasions.

How to use Spirit

Used in contexts related to emotions, motivation, or religious beliefs. It can be informal when referring to enthusiasm, e.g., 'team spirit'. Not typically used in formal academic writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'spirit' as your emotional 'spark' that brings you to life.

Related words

Collocations with Spirit

• human
• in spirit
• flagging
• keep up
• lift
• raise
• lift
• rise
• in good, high, low, poor, etc. spirits
• guiding
• leading
• moving
• great
• tremendous
• adventurous
• be full of
• have
• display
• with spirit
• broken in spirit
• community
• party
• public
• have
• develop
• foster
• right
• essential
• genuine
• have
• enter into
• get into
• in a spirit of
• spirit of
• be closer in spirit to something
• be similar in spirit to something
• be faithful to the spirit of something
• right
• essential
• genuine
• have
• enter into
• get into
• in a spirit of
• spirit of
• be closer in spirit to something
• be similar in spirit to something
• be faithful to the spirit of something
• obey
• be against
• be contrary to
• the spirit of the law
• ancestral
• evil
• malevolent
• conjure up
• contact
• invoke
• live on
• move somebody
• guide
• world
• body, mind and spirit
• the Holy Spirit
• the spirits of the dead
• bottle
• measure
• drink

Synonyms for Spirit

• cheer up

Opposites of Spirit

• apathy
• indifference

Common mistakes with Spirit

• Confused with 'spirit' as in 'mood' and 'spirit' as in 'ghost'.
• Using 'spirit' interchangeably with 'soul' without context.
• Incorrectly pluralizing it to 'spirits' when used in a non-quantitative sense.

Frequently asked questions about Spirit

What does Spirit mean?

The non-physical part of a person that is connected to emotions and character.

What is the definition of Spirit?

the part of a person that includes their mind, feelings and character rather than their body

How do you use Spirit in a sentence?

She has a very positive spirit that lifts everyone up.

Can you give another example of Spirit?

The athlete showed great spirit during the competition despite the odds.

What are synonyms for Spirit?

Common alternatives include cheer up.

What is the opposite of Spirit?

Opposite meanings include apathy, indifference.

What words go with Spirit?

It commonly pairs with human, in spirit, flagging, keep up, lift, raise, lift, rise, in good, high, low, poor, etc. spirits, guiding, leading, moving, great, tremendous, adventurous, be full of, have, display, with spirit, broken in spirit, community, party, public, have, develop, foster, right, essential, genuine, have, enter into, get into, in a spirit of, spirit of, be closer in spirit to something, be similar in spirit to something, be faithful to the spirit of something, right, essential, genuine, have, enter into, get into, in a spirit of, spirit of, be closer in spirit to something, be similar in spirit to something, be faithful to the spirit of something, obey, be against, be contrary to, the spirit of the law, ancestral, evil, malevolent, conjure up, contact, invoke, live on, move somebody, guide, world, body, mind and spirit, the Holy Spirit, the spirits of the dead, bottle, measure, drink.

What are common mistakes when using Spirit?

Confused with 'spirit' as in 'mood' and 'spirit' as in 'ghost'. Using 'spirit' interchangeably with 'soul' without context. Incorrectly pluralizing it to 'spirits' when used in a non-quantitative sense.

How do you pronounce Spirit?

US: /["/ˈspɪrɪt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈspɪrɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Spirit?

Used in contexts related to emotions, motivation, or religious beliefs. It can be informal when referring to enthusiasm, e.g., 'team spirit'. Not typically used in formal academic writing.

What CEFR level is Spirit?

"Spirit" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.